Much Loved, Unusually Constructed Antique PA Cricket Stool in Original Green Paint M.E. Chevreul the rest of the stitching

the rest of the stitching is holding together pretty well

These two I believe date from the 1930s or 40s

short vertical tear--about parallel to the dog's eye

It is a first quarter 20th century needlepoint/tapestry on linen

wonderfully aged paint and wood

Much Loved, Unusually Constructed Antique PA Cricket Stool in Original Green Paint M.E. Chevreul the rest of the stitchingAnother week, another great old stool, because they're infinitely useful, and I can't pass a good one by. This one I purchased from a dealer couple from Bucks County, PA, where they found it. Just the sort I look for great lines, lots of nails, much loved, best green paint. And a bit of an unusual construction to this one, with the most subtle suggestion of feet cut into the bottom of the short sides, and a thin horizontal piece of wood running along